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Thursday, February 2, 2012

EASY BAKED MINI-OMELETS

I see great possibilities with this little recipe. Not only is this the perfect way to use those bits and pieces of veggies, meat and cheese in your fridge, but each mini-omelet can be made to order. Another reason I like this recipe is that it can easily be doubled for a crowd and there is no standing over an omelet pan while your company is waiting for you!!

Picky-picky husband loves these little omelets with just diced ham and cheese in them, but I like them with chopped mushrooms,broccoli and bacon. Either way, two mini-omelets make a very filling breakfast. EASY BAKED MINI-OMELETS (makes 12)1 pound of breakfast meat cooked and drained (ham, bacon or sausage)1 cup favorite veggies, sauteed (optional)8 large eggs1/4 cup milk (or cream if you're feeling self-indulgent)1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt (depending on how salty your meat is)1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I used swiss)Preheat oven to 375 and spray cupcake pan with vegetable spray.Whisk the eggs, milk or cream, oil, baking powder and salt and pepper together until smooth.Divide meat and vegetables evenly between the 12 greased cupcake wells; top with a little cheese. Pour enough egg mixture in each well to come to the top.Bake in preheated 375 oven for 15-20 minutes (my oven took 22 minutes). During this time, they will REALLY dome up like a real cupcake, but they will flatten back down as they cool.Remove from oven and garnish with a pinch of cheese (I topped them with cheddar). Let the mini-omelets rest in the pan for 5 minutes before you take them out (they will easily lift out after 5 minutes).

NOTE: Use your imagination regarding what veggies you want to include in this recipe, just remember they have to be pre-cooked.NOTE: These little muffins stay warm for quite a while, and they reheat VERY well in the microwave. They would be a fantastic addition to any brunch table because they are tasty at room temperature as well !!NOTE: When I make these for just the two of us, I cut the recipe in half, which gives us 2 mini-omelets each and a couple to snack on later.